Romanian State Aid
One of the competitive advantages appealing to the investors are the two state aid schemes for supporting the foreign capital influx into the Romanian economy, with a total budget of EUR 1.5B for the 2014-2023 period.
For investments exceeding EUR 1 million
Eligible costs: construction of new buildings; renting costs for constructions related to the initial investment; CAPEX aimed at technical installations and tools; acquisition of intellectual property.
The Government of Romania updated twice this state aid scheme, first in 2018 when it was reduced from EUR 10 mil. to EUR 3 million and second in 2019, from EUR 3 million to EUR 1 million.
Here you can find more information on the Romanian State Aid Network.
For investments creating minimum 100 new jobs / per location*
Eligible costs: salary costs registered for a 2 consecutive year period resulted as a direct consequence of the investment; salary costs are comprised of gross average annual salary plus benefits
*in different locations of the investment
For supporting investments in the manufacturing industry
For supporting the Romanian economic companies to develop the production potential for materials / products / equipment and services necessary for the market, by ensuring the necessary financing sources and production capabilities.
Minimum EUR 3 million investment
Starting a new unit
Expanding the capacity of an existing unit
Diversifying the production of a unit through products that were not previously manufactured in the unit
Fundamental change of the general production process of an existing unit
Creating new jobs
State Aids - Current map of intensities (2022-2027)
